Violent paroxysms at Klyuchevskoy volcano, Aviation Color Code raised to Red, Russia

Violent paroxysms at Klyuchevskoy volcano, Aviation Color Code raised to Red, Russia

Activity at Klyuchevskoy volcano in Kamchatka, Russia increased significantly on October 31, 2023, prompting KVERT to raise the Aviation Color Code from Orange to Red. The ash column reached up to 9.8 km (32 152 feet) above sea level and extended for 365 km (226 miles) to the SSE of the volcano.

Indonesian authorities warn of increased activity at Mount Anak Krakatau

Indonesian authorities warn of increased activity at Mount Anak Krakatau

Seismic activity at Mount Anak Krakatau intensified on October 28, 2023, prompting Indonesian authorities to issue a 5 km (3.1 miles) exclusion zone around the main crater. The heightened activity included a range of earthquakes and internal vibrations indicative of potential eruptions.

Complex volcano-tectonic unrest affecting the Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland

Complex volcano-tectonic unrest affecting the Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland

An episode of complex volcano-tectonic unrest is currently affecting the Reykjanes Peninsula, the Icelandic Met Office (IMO) said on October 29, 2023. It is interpreted to result from multiple deformation sources at depth, which are interacting and affecting a wide area across the peninsula.

Increased seismic activity and degassing at Colombia’s Puracé volcano

Increased seismic activity and degassing at Colombia’s Puracé volcano

On October 25, 2023, Colombia’s Puracé Volcano experienced a noticeable increase in seismic activity, with earthquakes reaching a maximum magnitude of 1.0. Located between 1 and 4 km (0.6 – 2.5 miles) in depth, these quakes coincided with higher degassing levels and persistent high CO2 values.

Intense earthquake swarm near Fagradalsfjall volcano, Iceland

Intense earthquake swarm near Fagradalsfjall volcano, Iceland

An intense earthquake swarm started north of Grindavik and near Fagradalsfjall volcano, Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula early on October 25, 2023, prompting the Civil Protection Service to declare an uncertainty phase due to the seismic swarm.